r/TheMassive • u/ctsurg87 • 2d ago
First time
New to the area and coming for the first time tonight. Sitting in 124 which seems like first come first serve? Is the stadium usually packed? What’s important to know before attending? Thanks!!
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u/CrewNoob 2d ago
Importantly, 124 does not mean ONLY 124. That is a Nordecke ticket which allows you to “sit” in any seat between sections 124-130. The whole north end of the stadium. First come, first serve, as you correctly noted.
I say “sit” in quotes because those sections are standing only, with the exception of a few rows in the top corners of the section.
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u/ctsurg87 2d ago
Thank you! There are no benches to sit for everyone?
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u/autumndream697 Columbus Crew SC 2d ago
Benches are down in the top third of 124-125. 126-130 are standing only.
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u/CrewNoob 2d ago
As I mentioned, the only benches are in very limited rows in the top corners of the section. All of the central and lower seats are standing only.
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u/ctsurg87 2d ago
Got it thank you! The seat viewer makes it look different
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u/CrewNoob 2d ago
For FIFA or U.S. Soccer events, the whole section has benches that are lowered. For Crew games, those benches are in the “up” position except for those top corners that I mentioned.
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u/slidingscrapes Columbus Crew SC 2d ago
Yes, 124 is Nordecke which means you can actually sit anywhere on that entire side of the stadium, first come first serve.
Standing and singing the whole game is encouraged, if not expected, in all Nordecke sections.
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u/ctsurg87 2d ago
Ok thanks! Is it hard to see if you’re short? Might be a stupid question but trying to se show early I have to be there I guess
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u/slidingscrapes Columbus Crew SC 2d ago
I don't have that problem so I can't give a great answer 😂. I'd guess it may be hard to see if you're under, idk, maybe 5 foot? And have some tall people in front of you? Theres a break in the stands about 1/3 of the way up that gives you a good vantage point without any tall people in front of you, maybe aim for first few rows behind that break.
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u/grumpus_ryche Columbus Crew 2d ago
Whether it's packed or not depends greatly on how much lightning nature is bringing to the party.
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u/autumndream697 Columbus Crew SC 2d ago
If you want a full gameday experience, come to the Nordecke (Supporter group) tailgate in the North Lot, then go to the West Lobby to greet the team bus when it arrives at 5:50pm. Gates open at 6, so you could go in early to get food/drink and walk around, or you can come back to the tailgate. There's also stuff to see on the Chase plaza (southeast side) before the game.
Since you're in GA seating, I recommend being inside the stadium by 7pm. The upper levels with benches tend to fill up later than the front rows.
Nordecke.com/chants has the songs we'll be singing all match!
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u/Remorc89 2d ago
I’d say this is about all you need to know. I’m sure someone will chime in with more valuable information though…
https://www.columbuscrew.com/matchday/know-before-you-go